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Parallel story lines is not an easy feat to carry off, but this is one Art-House movie that does it well. The transfer between story lines is seamlessly done, and that is not often found when producers attempt to be obtuse with multiple main characters. A love for the Vietnamese culture is portrayed in its complexity, and the depth of spirit and courage is admirably represented by the actors, and even the environment. An extra dimension is also added with the touch of romanticism, that lifts this film to being something exceptional, and makes it a must have for a personal collection. If you are looking for a movie representative of transitions and hope, then you don't want to miss this one.

All Our Desires, is an exceptional piece of story telling, without telling the story. Dialogue is minimal and ordinarily mundane, as we all generally know it to be in real life; but it's what isn't said that tells this story. It takes a team of truly gifted people to be able to pull off a movie like this, and there are a lot of scenes where the nuances in communication are subtle and not in the least oversold by the actors or the producer. Yes, this is a story that is likely to bring a tear to your eye, and yet it has a poignant depth which makes grief bearable. If you are looking for a gentle yet gripping movie that will speak to the intellectual in you, then this is a must see.